Beauty from ashes
In every dark cloud lies a silver lining. Not many people can imagine any positive coming from the death of their father, but Jimmy Jackson, owner of Shaun's Beauty and Barber Salon, admitted that it was this tragedy that pushed him into a happy career...
House approves amendments to Minimum Wage Act
The House of Representatives on February 6 approved amendments to the Minimum Wage Act, which will provide for increases in fines and penalties for those who did not comply with the minimum wage...
Conscience goes in 'must sell' situation
When electronics repair technician Trevor, who works on Mannings Hill road, sees 'owner migrating' in the Sunday classifieds, which he goes through religiously, his buying antennae goes up.
Forced sale drives prices down
When Carolyn valued her newly purchased car late last year, she saw an estimate of the current value, as well as a figure for 'forced sale'. The term was new to her, but she did not have to guess too hard at what it meant...
Electronic banking - making banking easier
Gone are the days of waiting in a long line at the bank. Although one may miss the friendly teller, time and money are being saved with the age of electronic banking. This system allows patrons the ease and convenience...
Safe banking online
Banking online is convenient and usually safe. However, wherever scams and fraud can be committed, dishonest persons will certainly seek out those ways. In order to be safe when banking online, you need to keep abreast of the most recent scams...
Tighter pockets
So the next big season of spending is just around the corner - less than a pay cheque away and the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC), is renewing its call for consumers to be vigilant about how they spend their hard earned money.
ODPEM trembles at lack of open spaces
The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management, (ODPEM) is encouraging businesspersons in major urban centres to take a proactive approach to earthquake preparedness and identify open spaces for..
Jampro gets new name
The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) has been renamed Jamaica Trade and Invest, in order to concentrate greater focus on the business promotion aspect of the company's activities in the international community.
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